Michael R. Germano

Orlando, FL

michael.germano@ymail.com
(267) 566 0851

Instagram: @germtography

WORK EXPERIENCE

ADRENALINE FILMS, MID-SENIOR EDITOR & MOTION DESIGNER (August 2021 - Present)

  • Greetings From Queertown: Orlando accepted into the 2023 Florida Film Festival (Senior Editor)

  • 2022 Mosaic ADDY Award Winner World Pride Orlando: Pulse Story (Video Editor)

  • Creatively and efficiently edit a variety of projects produced both in-house and from a diverse client base including:
    Universal Parks & Resorts, Wyndham Hotels, Travel & Leisure, Legoland and Hearst Television

  • Developed and managed projects from concept to competition, including storyboards, post-production editing and final delivery.

  • Participated in creative meetings and productions to assist in developing ideas and defining project deadlines.

  • Lead Editor on reality TV show “Restaurants on the Radar” an original content series produced for Hearst Television’s “Very Local” streaming service.Creatively and efficiently edit a variety of projects produced both in-house and from a diverse client base including: Universal Parks & Resorts, Wyndham Hotels, Travel & Leisure, Legoland and Hearst Television Developed and managed projects from concept to competition, including storyboards, post-production editing and final delivery. Participated in creative meetings and productions to assist in developing ideas and defining project deadlines. Lead Editor on reality TV show “Restaurants on the Radar” an original content series produced for Hearst Television’s “Very Local” streaming service.

JMBEST ENTERTAINMENT, EDITOR & MOTION DESIGNER (Contract MAY 2020 - August2021)

  • Lead Editor for the 2021 National Memorial Day Parade, 2021 National Fourth of July Parade & 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival

  • Edit segments for parade involving multi-cam live parade sequences, short story segments and live performances

  • Assemble 2 hour and 1 hour versions of all parades for Broadcast and OTT Platforms

  • Work collaboratively with director and producers on all stages of the edit

  • Design and animate graphics that adhere to each specific parades brand guidelinesEditor for the 2021 National Memorial Day Parade, 2021 National Fourth of July Parade & 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival -Edit segments for parade involving multi-cam live parade sequences, short story segments and live performances -Assemble 2 hour and 1 hour versions of all parades for Broadcast and OTT Platforms -Work collaboratively with director and producers on all stages of the edit -Design and animate graphics that adhere to each specific parades brand guidelines.

MAUS MEDIA GROUP, CINEMATOGRAPHER & VIDEO EDITOR (MAY 2018 - May 2020)

  • Work on all phases of video production from pre- to post-production.

  • Creatively interpreted client ideas, from design to concept and final output, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.

  • Edit average of 8 spots each week using Adobe Production Suite, After Effects, Premier and DaVinci Resolve

  • Strategize with clients to identify marketing goals and articulate details and creative vision to marketing team.

  • Directed & Edited short film for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida that was selected as their flagship fundraising film.

PRESLEY MEDIA, VIDEO EDITOR (NOVEMBER 2017 - MAY 2018)

  • Edited branded content video segments for live television by managing graphics, sound, music mix and color correction.

  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.

  • Demonstrated ability to understand director's artistic vision and maintain alignment with client vision throughout editing process.

  • Implemented new creative editing & animating techniques to help clients meet marketing and advertising goals.

STUDIO 27, VIDEO EDITOR, CINEMATOGRAPHER (MAY 2014 - PRESENT)

  • Create and deliver professional special event videos which imaginatively tell the story of each client's event.

  • "Top Editor" Award 2016 & 2017

FSU FLORENCE,  PROGRAM ASSISTANT & MEDIA PRODUCER (MAY 2017 - AUGUST 2017)

  • Produced professional photo and video content for social media sources and graphic design for program events

  • Initiated and implemented new social media strategies to publicize FSU Study Abroad Program

  • Tides of Color and Una Citta Cosi short films selected by FSU for future marketing purposes

  • Improved student learning and cultural experiences through interaction, counseling and leadership

WHO WE PLAY FOR, VIDEO PRODUCTION INTERN (DECEMBER 2016 - PRESENT)

  • Managed the production of short videos to help advertise, raise funds, and promote our cause

  • Work with board of directors to strategize and implement strategic and creative video content

  • Won a $34,000 donation from Tallahassee Kickball Association from promotional video